France and Germany to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
France and Germany will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems in response to the recent wave of Russian airstrikes, including the attack on Kyiv on August 28.
29 August 2025
France and Germany will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems in response to the recent wave of Russian airstrikes, including the attack on Kyiv on August 28.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska was merely a hypocritical way to evade new sanctions.
Defense ministers of European Union member states have endorsed the expansion of the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) following the establishment of a ceasefire, which includes the deployment of military instructors.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held talks with White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in New York.
Special forces from the Department of Active Operations of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Russian 91N6E radar system, which is part of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system.
The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) currently identifies artillery ammunition and air defense systems as the top priorities for military assistance to Ukraine, according to Major General Maik Keller, NSATU Deputy Commander.
In the early hours of August 29, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a coordinated strike on a pipeline pumping station near the village of Naytopovichi in Russia's Bryansk region.
Learning the most out of your fight as we can is a major task for every western military leader
Following the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of August 27-28, the fate of eight people remains unknown, while 23 people have been confirmed dead and 53 injured.
Ukrainian forces neutralized 46 out of 68 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnight, while 22 drones struck targets at nine locations.
Special forces from the Department of Active Operations of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Russian 91N6E radar system, which is part of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system.
Russian forces over the course of a day, from the morning of August 28 to the morning of August 29, carried out 136 strikes on 39 settlements in Sumy region, damaging civilian infrastructure and injuring two women.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 191 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the frontline, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
Russia suffered approximately 1,080,480 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 29, 2025, with 850 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
The United States is set to sell Ukraine air delivered munitions and related guidance systems worth approximately $825 million.
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 23, with rescue operations still underway.
The Kyiv bureau of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) sustained damage during a Russian attack on August 28.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Ukraine disabled 20% of Russia's oil refining capacity during August.
28 August 2025
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 21.
Another massive Russian missile and drone attack shows that Russia's objectives remain unchanged and that the Kremlin intends to continue the war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The governments of Slovakia and Hungary bear full responsibility for their energy security and have every opportunity to diversify their supplies.
In the morning of August 28, the infrastructure of the Tver railway junction station in Russia was destroyed by an explosion.
U.S. Special President’s Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Russia’s overnight attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, threatens the peace sought by President Donald Trump.
Presidents of Türkiye and Ukraine, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Volodymyr Zelensky, held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, the peace process between Ukraine and Russia, as well as regional and global issues.
Since the start of the day, 60 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in four frontline sectors. The fiercest battles are unfolding on the Pokrovsk and Lyman fronts.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from all states of the world to Russia’s strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28.
The UK Foreign Office has summoned Russia’s Ambassador Andrey Kelin to London over the massive Russian attack on Kyiv.
Russian occupation forces have struck a Ukrainian Navy ship, killing one crew member killed and leaving several others injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to respond firmly to yet another Russian attack on Ukraine, which has killed 14 people, including three children.
A drone operated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has struck a Russian carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles in the Sea of Azov.